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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.37 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.37 and 243.68 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.37 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.37 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.37 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 169,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,201.22/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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